Formed in January 2007, Auckland 4 piece HANGMAN creates an energetic and original mix of Rock, Funk, Reggae and Hip Hop. Sonically and stylistically, the band has varied influences, such as; Rollins Band, Beastie Boys, Helmet, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Rage Against the Machine to older influences such as; Public Enemy, Jimi Hendrix, The Wailers, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.